After letting Trent Murphy and Junior Galette test the free agent market, the Washington Redskins, equipped with only Ryan Kerrigan and Preston Smith as starters, and 2017 second-round pick Ryan Anderson as a reserve, signed former Bears edge defender Pernell McPhee to a deal.
The move gives the Washington Redskins some experience on the edge, but depth is still a concern, and Preston Smith is due for an extension soon. If the team ends up not having the requisite funds to lock up Smith, then they’ll need insurance for the future. Thus, they’ve taken it upon themselves to host an incoming rookie edge rusher with potential: LSU junior Arden Key.